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Fairmont Chengdu
Chengdu, China · Fairmont · High Luxury
Fairmont Chengdu opened in 2016 directly integrated into the Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li precinct, an open-air development built around the 2,000-year-old Daci Temple, with interiors that draw on Shu embroidery, one of China's four classical silk-thread arts originating in Sichuan Province. The hotel's front door opens onto Chunxi Road, Chengdu's premier luxury shopping street, established in 1924.
- 335 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Jinjiang District
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
About Fairmont Chengdu
- The Daci Temple immediately adjacent to the hotel is a Tang dynasty Buddhist complex dating to the 7th century CE; historical records note that Xuanzang — the monk whose journey inspired the novel Journey to the West — studied here before departing for India in 629 CE.
- Shu embroidery, which inspired the hotel's interior motifs, is one of China's 'Four Great Embroideries' alongside Suzhou, Hunan, and Guangdong styles; it uses silk thread on satin to create flowing, three-dimensional landscape and nature patterns and has been practiced in Sichuan for over 2,000 years.
- The IFS tower immediately adjacent to the hotel's entrance is famous for a giant sculpture of a panda appearing to climb its façade — the de facto symbol of contemporary Chengdu and one of the most photographed commercial buildings in China.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
Fairmont Chengdu opened in 2016 in the Hi-Tech Zone of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, situated in one of China's fastest-growing cities. The hotel's design draws inspiration from Shu embroidery, a traditional Sichuan craft, incorporating flowing landscape motifs throughout the interior. Chengdu is famous as the home of the giant panda, and the city's culinary tradition — particularly Sichuan spicy food — informs the hotel's dining programme. The property has been a key venue for major events and conventions in western China.
The setting
The Fairmont Chengdu stands at 81 Bitieshi Street in the Jinjiang District, directly integrated into the Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li precinct—an open-air development built around the 2,000-year-old Daci Temple—and within two minutes on foot of the IFS mall's climbing-panda façade. Chunxi Road, Chengdu's premier luxury shopping artery established in 1924, runs immediately adjacent, with the Chunxi Road metro interchange (Lines 2 and 3) at the entrance. The hotel sits amid a cluster of landmark luxury properties, and this convergence of Buddhist heritage, world-class retail, and seamless metro access makes Bitieshi Street the definitive address for a marquee brand in Chengdu.
Restaurants and bars
- Spectrum — Restaurant · All-day dining
- MIKU — Restaurant · Josper grills
- CUBE — Restaurant
- Chang Yi — Restaurant · Chinese
- Changyi — Restaurant · Sichuan and Cantonese
Experiences
- MIKU top-floor restaurant — Fusion restaurant on the top floor with Art Deco design, Josper grills and cityscape views from sunset.
- Fairmont Gold — Hotel-within-a-hotel with private lounge access, all-day honor bar, complimentary breakfast and afternoon canapes.
- Seasonal Afternoon Tea — Afternoon tea whose menu the chef team adapts to the changing seasons, offered in all seasons.
- CUBE lobby lounge and cocktail bar — Lobby lounge and cocktail bar with afternoon tea, featuring a Bezzera Golden Eagle coffee machine from Italy.
- Spectrum all-day dining — All-day global dining restaurant.
- Changyi restaurant — Restaurant serving Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine.
Amenities
- Sealy® mattress and high-tech amenities in each guest room
- Fairmont bathroom amenities
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Indoor parking, 1140 parking spaces, parking included
- Business center
- Private cargo lift at meeting venues
- Dedicated concierge (Fairmont Gold)
- Airport transfer services via concierge
- Seasonal Afternoon Tea
- Co-branding luxury skincare, niche perfume and premium automotive products
- Lifestyle, circle events and car exhibitions
- Parking included: 1140 parking spaces, indoor parking
- Concierge arranges transportation
- Free Internet access
- Gift shops: none in hotel
- Concierge (city introductions, restaurant recommendations, express delivery)
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